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Sofo-Birnin-Gwari Population 2026

Sofo-Birnin-Gwari has a population of 22,380, making it the #209 biggest city in 🇳🇬 Nigeria, located in Kaduna State. It is about 688× smaller than Lagos, the country's biggest city.

AbujaSofo-Birnin-Gwari
Location of Sofo-Birnin-Gwari (capital Abuja shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Population (city proper)
22,380
Rank in Nigeria
#209
Coordinates
11.02°N, 6.78°E
~657 m elevation · Africa/Lagos
Distance to capital (Abuja)
231 km
143 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kaduna State

CityPopulationRank in Nigeria
Kaduna1,850,000#6
Zaria980,000#14
Lere93,290#115
Kafanchan79,522#135
Kagoro77,008#140
Kachia30,893#187
Dutsen Wai22,062#210
Soba15,715#258

Cities near Sofo-Birnin-Gwari

  • Funtua136,811 people · ~81 km away
  • Kaduna1,850,000 people · ~90 km away
  • Zaria980,000 people · ~103 km away
  • Tegina24,037 people · ~123 km away
  • Malumfashi70,709 people · ~126 km away
  • Gusau226,857 people · ~129 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Sofo-Birnin-Gwari?
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari has a population of 22,380 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #209 biggest city in Nigeria.
What region is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari in?
Sofo-Birnin-Gwari is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari the capital of Nigeria?
No, the capital of Nigeria is Abuja, about 231 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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